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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 462.18 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 462.18 and 227.54 is: 341.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 462.18 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/462.18 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 462.18 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 105,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,164.44/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.41

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