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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 341.21 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 341.21 and 195.23 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 341.21 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/341.21 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 341.21 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 66,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,615.77/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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