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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 340.18 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 340.18 and 208.41 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 340.18 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/340.18 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 340.18 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 70,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,896.91/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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