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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 341.04 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 341.04 and 131.20 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 341.04 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/341.04 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 341.04 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 44,744.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,744.45/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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