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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.70, 440.96 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.70, 440.96 and 226.44 is: 312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.70 : 440.96 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.70/440.96 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.70x = 440.96 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.70x = 99,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,850.98/319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.33

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