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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.91, 348.12 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.91, 348.12 and 227.44 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.91 : 348.12 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.91/348.12 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.91x = 348.12 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.91x = 79,176.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,176.41/232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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