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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 340.85 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 340.85 and 56.24 is: 84.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 340.85 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/340.85 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 340.85 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 19,167.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,167.70/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.35

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