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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.52 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.52 and 228.24 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.52 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.52 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.52 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 109,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,217.40/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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