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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 341.49 and 218.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 341.49 and 218.09 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 341.49 = 218.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/341.49 = 218.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 341.49 × 218.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 74,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,475.55/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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