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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.84, 323.70 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.84, 323.70 and 227.96 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.84 : 323.70 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.84/323.70 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.84x = 323.70 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.84x = 73,790.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,790.65/234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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