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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 479.67 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 479.67 and 226.87 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 479.67 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/479.67 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 479.67 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 108,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,822.73/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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