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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 478.39 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 478.39 and 226.99 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 478.39 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/478.39 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 478.39 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 108,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,589.75/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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