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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.37, 497.88 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.37, 497.88 and 227.93 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.37 : 497.88 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.37/497.88 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.37x = 497.88 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.37x = 113,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,479.30/332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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