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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.56, 461.94 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.56, 461.94 and 227.20 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.56 : 461.94 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.56/461.94 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.56x = 461.94 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.56x = 104,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,952.77/308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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