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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.65 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.65 and 80.90 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.65 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.65 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.65 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 27,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556.48/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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