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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 340.32 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 340.32 and 204.45 is: 306.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 340.32 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/340.32 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 340.32 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 69,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,578.42/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.18

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