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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.10, 442.01 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.10, 442.01 and 227.05 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.10 : 442.01 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.10/442.01 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.10x = 442.01 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.10x = 100,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,359.04/320.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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