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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 341.01 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 341.01 and 134.66 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 341.01 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/341.01 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 341.01 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 45,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,921.26/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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