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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 340.96 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 340.96 and 73.21 is: 109.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 340.96 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/340.96 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 340.96 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 24,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,961.42/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.84

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