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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 340.44 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 340.44 and 146.28 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 340.44 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/340.44 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 340.44 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 49,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,799.56/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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