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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 341.31 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 341.31 and 223.49 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 341.31 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/341.31 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 341.31 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 76,279.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,279.37/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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