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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 466.08 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 466.08 and 227.64 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 466.08 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/466.08 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 466.08 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 106,098.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,098.45/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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