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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.64, 458.94 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.64, 458.94 and 227.73 is: 314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.64 : 458.94 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.64/458.94 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.64x = 458.94 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.64x = 104,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,514.41/332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.20

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