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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.36, 462.26 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.36, 462.26 and 227.10 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.36 : 462.26 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.36/462.26 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.36x = 462.26 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.36x = 104,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,979.25/308.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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