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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 466.58 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 466.58 and 227.72 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 466.58 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/466.58 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 466.58 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 106,249.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,249.60/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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