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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 338.55 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 338.55 and 205.14 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 338.55 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/338.55 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 338.55 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 69,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,450.15/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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