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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.19, 470.96 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.19, 470.96 and 227.31 is: 340.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.19 : 470.96 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.19/470.96 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.19x = 470.96 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.19x = 107,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,051.71/314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.72

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