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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.38, 460.14 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.38, 460.14 and 227.21 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.38 : 460.14 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.38/460.14 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.38x = 460.14 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.38x = 104,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,547.26/333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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