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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.32 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.32 and 124.32 is: 186.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.32 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.32 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.32 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 42,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,308.58/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.15

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