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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.87, 353.26 and 227.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.87, 353.26 and 227.77 is: 341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.87 : 353.26 = 227.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.87/353.26 = 227.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.87x = 353.26 × 227.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.87x = 80,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,462.03/235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.13

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