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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 348.73 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 348.73 and 227.41 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 348.73 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/348.73 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 348.73 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 79,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,303.25/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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