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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 477.69 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 477.69 and 227.05 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 477.69 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/477.69 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 477.69 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 108,460.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,460.11/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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