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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.52 and 227.34 is: 341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.52 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.52 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.52 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 109,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,014.08/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.01

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