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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.90, 442.80 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.90, 442.80 and 227.52 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.90 : 442.80 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.90/442.80 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.90x = 442.80 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.90x = 100,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,745.86/320.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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