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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.05, 340.86 and 216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.05, 340.86 and 216.67 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.05 : 340.86 = 216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.05/340.86 = 216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.05x = 340.86 × 216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.05x = 73,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,854.14/227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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