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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.78 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.78 and 73.12 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.78 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.78 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.78 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 24,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,917.83/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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