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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 466.10 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 466.10 and 227.40 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 466.10 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/466.10 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 466.10 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 105,991.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,991.14/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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