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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.49, 465.92 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.49, 465.92 and 227.16 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.49 : 465.92 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.49/465.92 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.49x = 465.92 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.49x = 105,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,838.10/337.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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