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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 341.24 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 341.24 and 146.43 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 341.24 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/341.24 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 341.24 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 49,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968.14/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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