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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.10, 345.15 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.10, 345.15 and 227.70 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.10 : 345.15 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.10/345.15 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.10x = 345.15 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.10x = 78,590.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,590.66/230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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