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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.20 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.20 and 145.77 is: 218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.20 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.20 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.20 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 49,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,590.95/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.34

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