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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 341.34 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 341.34 and 217.04 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 341.34 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/341.34 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 341.34 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 74,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,084.43/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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