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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.25, 440.52 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.25, 440.52 and 226.28 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.25 : 440.52 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.25/440.52 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.25x = 440.52 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.25x = 99,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,680.87/319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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