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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.31, 340.96 and 64.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.31, 340.96 and 64.99 is: 97.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.31 : 340.96 = 64.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.31/340.96 = 64.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.31x = 340.96 × 64.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.31x = 22,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158.40/227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.48

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