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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.62, 474.33 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.62, 474.33 and 227.14 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.62 : 474.33 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.62/474.33 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.62x = 474.33 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.62x = 107,739.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,739.32/343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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