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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.60 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.60 and 216.12 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.60 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.60 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.60 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 73,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,610.47/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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