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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.08, 479.76 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.08, 479.76 and 228.64 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.08 : 479.76 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.08/479.76 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.08x = 479.76 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.08x = 109,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,692.33/320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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