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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 322.92 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 322.92 and 227.44 is: 313.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 322.92 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/322.92 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 322.92 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 73,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,444.92/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.97

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