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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.45, 350.91 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.45, 350.91 and 227.16 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.45 : 350.91 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.45/350.91 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.45x = 350.91 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.45x = 79,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712.72/234.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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