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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 475.44 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 475.44 and 227.90 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 475.44 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/475.44 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 475.44 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 108,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,352.78/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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