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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.11, 324.13 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.11, 324.13 and 227.93 is: 314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.11 : 324.13 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.11/324.13 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.11x = 324.13 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.11x = 73,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,878.95/235.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.23

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