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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 444.42 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 444.42 and 228.93 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 444.42 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/444.42 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 444.42 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 101,741.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,741.07/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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