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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 341.08 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 341.08 and 131.28 is: 196.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 341.08 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/341.08 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 341.08 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 44,776.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,776.98/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.91

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