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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.34, 462.74 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.34, 462.74 and 227.40 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.34 : 462.74 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.34/462.74 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.34x = 462.74 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.34x = 105,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,225.94/308.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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