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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 464.70 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 464.70 and 227.82 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 464.70 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/464.70 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 464.70 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 105,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,867.95/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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