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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 466.31 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 466.31 and 227.55 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 466.31 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/466.31 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 466.31 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 106,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,107.70/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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