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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.72, 463.16 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.72, 463.16 and 227.60 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.72 : 463.16 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.72/463.16 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.72x = 463.16 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.72x = 105,415.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,415.22/308.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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