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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.18, 441.96 and 227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.18, 441.96 and 227.39 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.18 : 441.96 = 227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.18/441.96 = 227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.18x = 441.96 × 227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.18x = 100,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,497.28/320.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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