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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 444.60 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 444.60 and 227.76 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 444.60 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/444.60 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 444.60 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 101,262.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,262.10/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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