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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.62 and 73.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.62 and 73.05 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.62 = 73.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.62 = 73.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.62 × 73.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 24,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882.29/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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