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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.63, 346.87 and 227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.63, 346.87 and 227.85 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.63 : 346.87 = 227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.63/346.87 = 227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.63x = 346.87 × 227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.63x = 79,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,034.33/231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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