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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 440.68 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 440.68 and 226.54 is: 312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 440.68 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/440.68 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 440.68 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 99,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,831.65/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.27

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