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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 466.55 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 466.55 and 227.45 is: 313.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 466.55 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/466.55 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 466.55 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 106,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,116.80/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.95

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