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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 466.44 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 466.44 and 227.70 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 466.44 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/466.44 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 466.44 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 106,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,208.39/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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