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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.01, 443.72 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.01, 443.72 and 233.20 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.01 : 443.72 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.01/443.72 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.01x = 443.72 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.01x = 103,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,475.50/322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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