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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 458.44 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 458.44 and 227.27 is: 313.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 458.44 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/458.44 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 458.44 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 104,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,190.24/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.48

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