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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.30, 485.31 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.30, 485.31 and 227.30 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.30 : 485.31 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.30/485.31 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.30x = 485.31 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.30x = 110,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,310.96/323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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