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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 340.30 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 340.30 and 134.32 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 340.30 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/340.30 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 340.30 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 45,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709.87/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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