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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 340.97 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 340.97 and 224.72 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 340.97 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/340.97 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 340.97 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 76,619.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,619.95/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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