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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.36, 343.49 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.36, 343.49 and 227.53 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.36 : 343.49 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.36/343.49 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.36x = 343.49 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.36x = 78,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,152.56/230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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