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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 341.47 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 341.47 and 225.83 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 341.47 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/341.47 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 341.47 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 77,114.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,114.17/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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