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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 340.92 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 340.92 and 81.05 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 340.92 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/340.92 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 340.92 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 27,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629.86/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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