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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.60, 442.58 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.60, 442.58 and 227.43 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.60 : 442.58 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.60/442.58 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.60x = 442.58 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.60x = 100,654.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,654.83/320.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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