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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 464.32 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 464.32 and 227.27 is: 341.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 464.32 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/464.32 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 464.32 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 105,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,526.01/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.01

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