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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.80, 479.79 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.80, 479.79 and 228.22 is: 342.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.80 : 479.79 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.80/479.79 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.80x = 479.79 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.80x = 109,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,497.67/319.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.39

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