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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 441.48 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 441.48 and 226.62 is: 312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 441.48 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/441.48 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 441.48 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 100,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,048.20/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.88

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