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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.37, 349.27 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.37, 349.27 and 227.33 is: 338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.37 : 349.27 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.37/349.27 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.37x = 349.27 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.37x = 79,398.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,398.54/234.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.77

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