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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.67, 466.94 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.67, 466.94 and 227.91 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.67 : 466.94 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.67/466.94 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.67x = 466.94 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.67x = 106,419.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,419.16/338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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