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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 341.56 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 341.56 and 209.34 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 341.56 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/341.56 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 341.56 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 71,502.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,502.17/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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