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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.75 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.75 and 233.62 is: 322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.75 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.75 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.75 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 103,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,435.26/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.67

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