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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 474.82 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 474.82 and 227.62 is: 313.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 474.82 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/474.82 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 474.82 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 108,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,078.53/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.94

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