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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 466.50 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 466.50 and 227.49 is: 313.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 466.50 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/466.50 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 466.50 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 106,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,124.09/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.85

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