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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.32, 464.02 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.32, 464.02 and 227.34 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.32 : 464.02 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.32/464.02 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.32x = 464.02 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.32x = 105,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,490.31/309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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