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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.88, 444.66 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.88, 444.66 and 228.92 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.88 : 444.66 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.88/444.66 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.88x = 444.66 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.88x = 101,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,791.57/321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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