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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.02, 478.65 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.02, 478.65 and 228.44 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.02 : 478.65 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.02/478.65 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.02x = 478.65 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.02x = 109,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,340.41/319.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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