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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.32, 479.07 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.32, 479.07 and 227.79 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.32 : 479.07 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.32/479.07 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.32x = 479.07 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.32x = 109,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,127.36/319.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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