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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.38 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.38 and 227.92 is: 341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.38 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.38 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.38 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 105,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,612.43/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.77

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