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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 481.44 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 481.44 and 233.12 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 481.44 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/481.44 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 481.44 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 112,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,230.02/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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