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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.92, 466.05 and 227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.92, 466.05 and 227.35 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 466.05 = 227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/466.05 = 227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 466.05 × 227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 105,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,956.47/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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