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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.96, 481.68 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.96, 481.68 and 235.68 is: 353.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.96 : 481.68 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.96/481.68 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.96x = 481.68 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.96x = 113,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,522.34/320.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.70

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