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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.97, 441.05 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.97, 441.05 and 226.51 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.97 : 441.05 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.97/441.05 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.97x = 441.05 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.97x = 99,900.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,900.00/319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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