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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 340.38 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 340.38 and 220.06 is: 329.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 340.38 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/340.38 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 340.38 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 74,903.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,903.17/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.47

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