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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 466.02 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 466.02 and 227.23 is: 313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 466.02 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/466.02 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 466.02 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 105,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,892.56/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.38

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