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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.93, 443.78 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.93, 443.78 and 228.39 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.93 : 443.78 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.93/443.78 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.93x = 443.78 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.93x = 101,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,353.27/321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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