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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.47, 440.56 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.47, 440.56 and 226.29 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.47 : 440.56 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.47/440.56 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.47x = 440.56 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.47x = 99,690.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,690.99/319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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