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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.24 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.24 and 98.52 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.24 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.24 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.24 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 33,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.44/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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