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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 442.68 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 442.68 and 233.15 is: 321.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 442.68 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/442.68 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 442.68 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 103,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,210.84/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.90

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