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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.14, 441.42 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.14, 441.42 and 224.08 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.14 : 441.42 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.14/441.42 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.14x = 441.42 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.14x = 98,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,913.39/320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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