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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.05, 465.90 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.05, 465.90 and 227.21 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.05 : 465.90 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.05/465.90 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.05x = 465.90 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.05x = 105,857.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,857.14/338.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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