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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 341.16 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 341.16 and 204.87 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 341.16 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/341.16 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 341.16 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 69,893.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,893.45/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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