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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 341.10 and 97.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 341.10 and 97.37 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 341.10 = 97.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/341.10 = 97.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 341.10 × 97.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 33,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212.42/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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