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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 479.94 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 479.94 and 233.32 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 479.94 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/479.94 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 479.94 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 111,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,979.60/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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