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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.73, 348.69 and 227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.73, 348.69 and 227.06 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.73 : 348.69 = 227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.73/348.69 = 227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.73x = 348.69 × 227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.73x = 79,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,173.55/232.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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