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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 340.94 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 340.94 and 131.04 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 340.94 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/340.94 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 340.94 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 44,676.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,676.78/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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