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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.98 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321, 442.98 and 229.16 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.98 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.98 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.98 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 101,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,513.30/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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