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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 441.34 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 441.34 and 226.94 is: 312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 441.34 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/441.34 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 441.34 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 100,154.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,154.93/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.95

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