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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.54, 347.31 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.54, 347.31 and 227.49 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.54 : 347.31 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.54/347.31 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.54x = 347.31 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.54x = 79,009.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,009.55/231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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