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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.02, 477.99 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.02, 477.99 and 227.25 is: 340.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.02 : 477.99 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.02/477.99 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.02x = 477.99 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.02x = 108,623.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,623.23/319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.49

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