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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.14, 351.95 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.14, 351.95 and 227.10 is: 339.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.14 : 351.95 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.14/351.95 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.14x = 351.95 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.14x = 79,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,928.03/235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.92

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