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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.68 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.68 and 73.04 is: 109.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.68 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.68 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.68 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 24,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,883.27/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.57

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