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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 341.43 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 341.43 and 220.84 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 341.43 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/341.43 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 341.43 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 75,401.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,401.40/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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