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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 340.97 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 340.97 and 88.51 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 340.97 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/340.97 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 340.97 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 30,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.25/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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