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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.93, 355 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.93, 355 and 227.93 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.93 : 355 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.93/355 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.93x = 355 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.93x = 80,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,915.15/236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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