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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 341.27 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 341.27 and 146.26 is: 219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 341.27 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/341.27 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 341.27 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 49,914.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,914.15/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.53

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