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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.27, 466.63 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.27, 466.63 and 226.28 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.27 : 466.63 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.27/466.63 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.27x = 466.63 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.27x = 105,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,589.64/338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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