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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 462.26 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 462.26 and 227.44 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 462.26 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/462.26 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 462.26 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 105,136.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,136.41/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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