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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 340.92 and 64.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 340.92 and 64.95 is: 97.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 340.92 = 64.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/340.92 = 64.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 340.92 × 64.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 22,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142.75/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.42

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