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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.32, 480.57 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.32, 480.57 and 228.79 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.32 : 480.57 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.32/480.57 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.32x = 480.57 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.32x = 109,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,949.61/320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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