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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.85, 467.43 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.85, 467.43 and 228.27 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.85 : 467.43 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.85/467.43 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.85x = 467.43 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.85x = 106,700.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,700.25/338.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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