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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.36, 443.61 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.36, 443.61 and 228.18 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.36 : 443.61 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.36/443.61 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.36x = 443.61 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.36x = 101,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,222.93/321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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