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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 442.26 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 442.26 and 231.12 is: 318.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 442.26 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/442.26 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 442.26 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 102,215.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,215.13/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.61

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