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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 340.96 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 340.96 and 81.03 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 340.96 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/340.96 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 340.96 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 27,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627.95/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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