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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.98 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.98 and 81.02 is: 121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.98 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.98 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.98 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 27,626.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,626.65/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.55

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