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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 341.06 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 341.06 and 146.57 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 341.06 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/341.06 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 341.06 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 49,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,986.73/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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