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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 341.08 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 341.08 and 73.33 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 341.08 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/341.08 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 341.08 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 25,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010.36/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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