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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 441.23 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 441.23 and 226.69 is: 312.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 441.23 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/441.23 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 441.23 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 100,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,022.43/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.47

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