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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233, 348.36 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233, 348.36 and 227.53 is: 340.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233 : 348.36 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233/348.36 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233x = 348.36 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233x = 79,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,262.35/233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.18

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