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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.73, 444.14 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.73, 444.14 and 228.67 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.73 : 444.14 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.73/444.14 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.73x = 444.14 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.73x = 101,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,560.10/321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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