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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.11, 340.39 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.11, 340.39 and 95.22 is: 142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.11 : 340.39 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.11/340.39 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.11x = 340.39 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.11x = 32,411.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411.94/227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.71

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