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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.70, 442.34 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.70, 442.34 and 227.44 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.70 : 442.34 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.70/442.34 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.70x = 442.34 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.70x = 100,605.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,605.81/320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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