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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.81, 466.08 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.81, 466.08 and 227.45 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.81 : 466.08 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.81/466.08 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.81x = 466.08 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.81x = 106,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,009.90/337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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