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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 339.82 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 339.82 and 223.80 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 339.82 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/339.82 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 339.82 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 76,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,054.32/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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