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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 441.95 and 232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 441.95 and 232.17 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 441.95 = 232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/441.95 = 232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 441.95 × 232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 102,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,606.37/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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