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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.78, 343.60 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.78, 343.60 and 227.55 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.78 : 343.60 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.78/343.60 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.78x = 343.60 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.78x = 78,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,183.89/230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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