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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 442.62 and 232.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 442.62 and 232.36 is: 320.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 442.62 = 232.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/442.62 = 232.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 442.62 × 232.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 102,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,847.18/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.60

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