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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.44, 463.61 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.44, 463.61 and 227.36 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.44 : 463.61 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.44/463.61 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.44x = 463.61 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.44x = 105,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,402.91/309.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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