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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.02, 441.36 and 226.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.02, 441.36 and 226.77 is: 312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.02 : 441.36 = 226.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.02/441.36 = 226.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.02x = 441.36 × 226.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.02x = 100,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,087.21/320.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.75

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