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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.22, 440.50 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.22, 440.50 and 226.02 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.22 : 440.50 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.22/440.50 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.22x = 440.50 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.22x = 99,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,560.68/319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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