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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 340.94 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 340.94 and 71.09 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 340.94 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/340.94 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 340.94 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 24,237.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.42/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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