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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.75, 480.64 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.75, 480.64 and 234.26 is: 351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.75 : 480.64 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.75/480.64 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.75x = 480.64 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.75x = 112,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,594.73/320.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.04

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