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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 474.71 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 474.71 and 227.73 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 474.71 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/474.71 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 474.71 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 108,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,104.57/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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