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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 466.08 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 466.08 and 227.42 is: 313.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 466.08 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/466.08 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 466.08 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 105,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,995.91/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.86

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