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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.03, 441.54 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.03, 441.54 and 227.01 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.03 : 441.54 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.03/441.54 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.03x = 441.54 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.03x = 100,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,234.00/320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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