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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.61, 323.44 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.61, 323.44 and 227.43 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.61 : 323.44 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.61/323.44 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.61x = 323.44 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.61x = 73,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,559.39/234.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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