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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 340.20 and 197.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 340.20 and 197.30 is: 295.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 340.20 = 197.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/340.20 = 197.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 340.20 × 197.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 67,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,121.46/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.17

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