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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 341.10 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 341.10 and 146.16 is: 219.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 341.10 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/341.10 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 341.10 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 49,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,855.18/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.47

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