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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 341.51 and 199.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 341.51 and 199.88 is: 300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 341.51 = 199.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/341.51 = 199.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 341.51 × 199.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 68,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,261.02/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.43

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