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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.22, 443.43 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.22, 443.43 and 228.04 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.22 : 443.43 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.22/443.43 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.22x = 443.43 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.22x = 101,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,119.78/321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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