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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.86 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.86 and 145.92 is: 219.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.86 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.86 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.86 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 49,738.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,738.29/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.07

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