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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 443.18 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 443.18 and 237.88 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 443.18 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/443.18 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 443.18 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 105,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,423.66/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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