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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.19, 441.77 and 226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.19, 441.77 and 226.86 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.19 : 441.77 = 226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.19/441.77 = 226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.19x = 441.77 × 226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.19x = 100,218.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,218.81/320.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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