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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.80, 481.08 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.80, 481.08 and 239.32 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.80 : 481.08 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.80/481.08 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.80x = 481.08 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.80x = 115,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,132.07/320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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