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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.64, 465.63 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.64, 465.63 and 227.10 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.64 : 465.63 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.64/465.63 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.64x = 465.63 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.64x = 105,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,744.57/337.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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