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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 477.73 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 477.73 and 226.95 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 477.73 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/477.73 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 477.73 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 108,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,420.82/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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