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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.67, 481.34 and 229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.67, 481.34 and 229.54 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.67 : 481.34 = 229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.67/481.34 = 229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.67x = 481.34 × 229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.67x = 110,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,486.78/320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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