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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.24, 344.82 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.24, 344.82 and 227 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.24 : 344.82 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.24/344.82 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.24x = 344.82 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.24x = 78,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,274.14/230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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