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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 341.14 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 341.14 and 216.52 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 341.14 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/341.14 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 341.14 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 73,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,863.63/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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