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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 465.99 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 465.99 and 227.05 is: 313.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 465.99 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/465.99 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 465.99 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 105,803.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,803.03/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.51

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