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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.80, 348 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.80, 348 and 227.04 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.80 : 348 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.80/348 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.80x = 348 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.80x = 79,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,009.92/232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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