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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.52, 343.23 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.52, 343.23 and 227.30 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.52 : 343.23 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.52/343.23 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.52x = 343.23 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.52x = 78,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,013.61/230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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