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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 466.03 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 466.03 and 227.17 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 466.03 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/466.03 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 466.03 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 105,868.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,868.04/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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