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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.97 and 227.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.97 and 227.75 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.97 = 227.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.97 = 227.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.97 × 227.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 105,441.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,441.42/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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