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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.72, 443.44 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.72, 443.44 and 228.16 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.72 : 443.44 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.72/443.44 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.72x = 443.44 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.72x = 101,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,175.27/321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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