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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 339.84 and 204.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 339.84 and 204.62 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 339.84 = 204.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/339.84 = 204.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 339.84 × 204.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 69,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,536.36/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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