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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 351.06 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 351.06 and 227.64 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 351.06 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/351.06 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 351.06 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 79,915.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,915.30/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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