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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 465.42 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 465.42 and 227.19 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 465.42 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/465.42 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 465.42 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 105,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,738.77/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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