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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.68 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.68 and 73.06 is: 109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.68 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.68 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.68 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 24,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,890.08/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.59

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