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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.41, 348.26 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.41, 348.26 and 227.92 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.41 : 348.26 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.41/348.26 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.41x = 348.26 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.41x = 79,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,375.42/233.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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