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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 341.46 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 341.46 and 215.66 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 341.46 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/341.46 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 341.46 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 73,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,639.26/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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