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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.75, 442.42 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.75, 442.42 and 237.93 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.75 : 442.42 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.75/442.42 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.75x = 442.42 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.75x = 105,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,264.99/320.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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