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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 470.25 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 470.25 and 227.41 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 470.25 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/470.25 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 470.25 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 106,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,938.38/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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