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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 340.71 and 64.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 340.71 and 64.81 is: 97.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 340.71 = 64.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/340.71 = 64.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 340.71 × 64.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 22,081.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,081.42/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.22

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