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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 466.44 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 466.44 and 227.34 is: 313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 466.44 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/466.44 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 466.44 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 106,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,041.37/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.67

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