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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.05, 478.62 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.05, 478.62 and 227.61 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.05 : 478.62 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.05/478.62 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.05x = 478.62 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.05x = 108,938.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,938.70/319.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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