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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.47, 479.19 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.47, 479.19 and 226.54 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.47 : 479.19 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.47/479.19 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.47x = 479.19 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.47x = 108,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,555.70/319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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