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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 340.88 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 340.88 and 64.89 is: 97.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 340.88 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/340.88 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 340.88 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 22,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,119.38/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.35

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