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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 340.63 and 97.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 340.63 and 97.06 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 340.63 = 97.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/340.63 = 97.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 340.63 × 97.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 33,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061.64/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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