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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 340.67 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 340.67 and 146.05 is: 219.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 340.67 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/340.67 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 340.67 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 49,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,754.85/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.14

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