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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 474.14 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 474.14 and 227.30 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 474.14 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/474.14 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 474.14 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 107,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,770.22/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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