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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 466.48 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 466.48 and 227.58 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 466.48 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/466.48 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 466.48 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 106,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,161.52/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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