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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 475.07 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 475.07 and 227.79 is: 314.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 475.07 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/475.07 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 475.07 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 108,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,215.06/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.35

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