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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.94, 350.07 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.94, 350.07 and 227.01 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.94 : 350.07 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.94/350.07 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.94x = 350.07 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.94x = 79,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,467.64/233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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