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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 476.18 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 476.18 and 227.01 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 476.18 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/476.18 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 476.18 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 108,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,097.62/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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