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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.84, 477.87 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.84, 477.87 and 227.35 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.84 : 477.87 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.84/477.87 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.84x = 477.87 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.84x = 108,643.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,643.74/318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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