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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 341.22 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 341.22 and 220.64 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 341.22 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/341.22 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 341.22 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 75,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,286.78/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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