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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 478.35 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 478.35 and 228.15 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 478.35 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/478.35 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 478.35 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 109,135.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,135.55/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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