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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 340.50 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 340.50 and 56 is: 84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 340.50 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/340.50 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 340.50 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 19,068
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,068/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84

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