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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.72 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.72 and 223.44 is: 335.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.72 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.72 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.72 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 76,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,353.92/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.24

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