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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 466.83 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 466.83 and 227.78 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 466.83 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/466.83 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 466.83 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 106,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,333.95/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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