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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.87, 480.91 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.87, 480.91 and 237.38 is: 355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.87 : 480.91 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.87/480.91 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.87x = 480.91 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.87x = 114,159.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,159.24/320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.78

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