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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.22, 324.96 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.22, 324.96 and 227 is: 313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.22 : 324.96 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.22/324.96 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.22x = 324.96 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.22x = 73,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,765.92/235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.60

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