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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.20 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.20 and 233.08 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.20 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.20 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.20 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 103,067.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,067.98/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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