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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.26, 479.25 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.26, 479.25 and 228.04 is: 342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.26 : 479.25 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.26/479.25 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.26x = 479.25 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.26x = 109,286.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,286.97/319.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.31

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