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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.28, 461.70 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.28, 461.70 and 227.64 is: 340.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.28 : 461.70 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.28/461.70 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.28x = 461.70 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.28x = 105,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,101.39/308.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.93

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