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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.56, 440.76 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.56, 440.76 and 224.88 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.56 : 440.76 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.56/440.76 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.56x = 440.76 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.56x = 99,118.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,118.11/319.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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