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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 341.08 and 65.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 341.08 and 65.07 is: 97.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 341.08 = 65.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/341.08 = 65.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 341.08 × 65.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 22,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,194.08/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.60

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