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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 477.90 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 477.90 and 227.21 is: 340.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 477.90 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/477.90 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 477.90 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 108,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,581.27/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.57

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