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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.65, 442.30 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.65, 442.30 and 233.17 is: 321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.65 : 442.30 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.65/442.30 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.65x = 442.30 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.65x = 103,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,131.09/320.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.63

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