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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 475.86 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 475.86 and 227.13 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 475.86 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/475.86 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 475.86 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 108,082.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,082.08/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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