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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.77 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.77 and 97.08 is: 145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.77 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.77 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.77 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 33,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,081.95/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.63

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