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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 341.19 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 341.19 and 146.28 is: 219.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 341.19 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/341.19 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 341.19 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 49,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,909.27/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.59

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