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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 442.32 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 442.32 and 236.64 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 442.32 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/442.32 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 442.32 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 104,670.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,670.60/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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