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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.85, 342.45 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.85, 342.45 and 227.58 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.85 : 342.45 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.85/342.45 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.85x = 342.45 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.85x = 77,934.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,934.77/229.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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