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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 340.83 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 340.83 and 97.13 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 340.83 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/340.83 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 340.83 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 33,105.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,105.31/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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