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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 340.57 and 64.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 340.57 and 64.77 is: 97.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 340.57 = 64.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/340.57 = 64.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 340.57 × 64.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 22,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058.72/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.14

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