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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 476.10 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 476.10 and 227.22 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 476.10 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/476.10 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 476.10 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 108,179.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,179.44/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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