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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.56 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.56 and 242.80 is: 335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.56 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.56 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.56 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 107,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,453.57/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.21

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