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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 340.53 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 340.53 and 135.78 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 340.53 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/340.53 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 340.53 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 46,237.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,237.16/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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