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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 340.83 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 340.83 and 207.34 is: 310.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 340.83 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/340.83 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 340.83 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 70,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,667.69/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.79

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