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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.06, 343.55 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.06, 343.55 and 227.63 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.06 : 343.55 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.06/343.55 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.06x = 343.55 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.06x = 78,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,203.71/230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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