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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 340.62 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 340.62 and 97.04 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 340.62 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/340.62 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 340.62 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 33,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054.25/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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