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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.85, 320.68 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.85, 320.68 and 227.81 is: 313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.85 : 320.68 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.85/320.68 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.85x = 320.68 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.85x = 73,054.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,054.11/232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.74

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