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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 442.44 and 233.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 442.44 and 233.46 is: 322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 442.44 = 233.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/442.44 = 233.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 442.44 × 233.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 103,292.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,292.04/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.20

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