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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.69 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.69 and 56.13 is: 84.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.69 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.69 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.69 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 19,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.23/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.19

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