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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 340.74 and 223.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 340.74 and 223.62 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 340.74 = 223.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/340.74 = 223.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 340.74 × 223.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 76,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,196.28/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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