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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 341.36 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 341.36 and 217.04 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 341.36 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/341.36 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 341.36 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 74,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,088.77/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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