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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 341.64 and 223.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 341.64 and 223.85 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 341.64 = 223.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/341.64 = 223.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 341.64 × 223.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 76,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,474.41/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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