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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.67, 321.58 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.67, 321.58 and 227.65 is: 313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.67 : 321.58 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.67/321.58 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.67x = 321.58 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.67x = 73,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,207.69/233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.30

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