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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.95, 465.66 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.95, 465.66 and 227.25 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.95 : 465.66 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.95/465.66 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.95x = 465.66 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.95x = 105,821.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,821.24/337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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