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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 441.63 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 441.63 and 242.94 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 441.63 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/441.63 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 441.63 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 107,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,289.59/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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