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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.55, 442.12 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.55, 442.12 and 237.93 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.55 : 442.12 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.55/442.12 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.55x = 442.12 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.55x = 105,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,193.61/320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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