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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 353.34 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 353.34 and 227.56 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 353.34 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/353.34 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 353.34 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 80,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,406.05/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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