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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 351.22 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 351.22 and 228.27 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 351.22 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/351.22 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 351.22 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 80,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172.42/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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