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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 340.81 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 340.81 and 205.64 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 340.81 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/340.81 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 340.81 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 70,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,083.23/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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