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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 340.63 and 73.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 340.63 and 73.09 is: 109.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 340.63 = 73.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/340.63 = 73.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 340.63 × 73.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 24,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895.18/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.63

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