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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 338.38 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 338.38 and 225.95 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 338.38 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/338.38 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 338.38 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 76,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,456.96/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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