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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 339.57 and 223.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 339.57 and 223.70 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 339.57 = 223.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/339.57 = 223.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 339.57 × 223.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 75,960.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,960.11/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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