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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.27, 441.59 and 224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.27, 441.59 and 224.21 is: 309.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.27 : 441.59 = 224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.27/441.59 = 224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.27x = 441.59 × 224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.27x = 99,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,007.25/320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.14

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