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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.97, 467.93 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.97, 467.93 and 227.12 is: 313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.97 : 467.93 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.97/467.93 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.97x = 467.93 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.97x = 106,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,277.43/338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.53

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