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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 478.20 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 478.20 and 227 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 478.20 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/478.20 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 478.20 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 108,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,551.40/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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