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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 441.27 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 441.27 and 226.89 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 441.27 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/441.27 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 441.27 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 100,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,119.75/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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