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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.92, 350.88 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.92, 350.88 and 227.08 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.92 : 350.88 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.92/350.88 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.92x = 350.88 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.92x = 79,677.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,677.83/233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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