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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 340.81 and 64.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 340.81 and 64.85 is: 97.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 340.81 = 64.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/340.81 = 64.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 340.81 × 64.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 22,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,102.46/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.29

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