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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.72, 350.10 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.72, 350.10 and 227.52 is: 339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.72 : 350.10 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.72/350.10 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.72x = 350.10 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.72x = 79,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,654.75/234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.36

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