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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 458.35 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 458.35 and 227.27 is: 313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 458.35 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/458.35 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 458.35 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 104,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,169.78/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.73

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