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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 341 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 341 and 65 is: 97.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 341 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/341 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 341 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 22,165
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,165/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.51

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