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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 341.12 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 341.12 and 136.20 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 341.12 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/341.12 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 341.12 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 46,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,459.86/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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