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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.58, 480.78 and 228.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.58, 480.78 and 228.51 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.58 : 480.78 = 228.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.58/480.78 = 228.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.58x = 480.78 × 228.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.58x = 109,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,863.04/320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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