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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.95, 442.62 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.95, 442.62 and 233.47 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.95 : 442.62 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.95/442.62 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.95x = 442.62 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.95x = 103,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,338.49/320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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