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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.44 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.44 and 130.98 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.44 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.44 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.44 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 44,590.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590.83/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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