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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.71 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.71 and 97.19 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.71 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.71 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.71 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 33,111.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,111.90/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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