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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 341.10 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 341.10 and 135.82 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 341.10 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/341.10 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 341.10 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 46,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,328.20/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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