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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.22 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.22 and 228.27 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.22 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.22 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.22 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 107,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,792.52/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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