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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.80, 344.28 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.80, 344.28 and 227.20 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.80 : 344.28 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.80/344.28 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.80x = 344.28 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.80x = 78,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,220.42/230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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