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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.38, 465.77 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.38, 465.77 and 227.44 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.38 : 465.77 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.38/465.77 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.38x = 465.77 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.38x = 105,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,932.43/337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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