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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 440.67 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 440.67 and 226.23 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 440.67 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/440.67 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 440.67 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 99,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,690.57/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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