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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 463.62 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 463.62 and 227.99 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 463.62 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/463.62 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 463.62 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 105,698.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,698.41/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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