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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 341.16 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 341.16 and 56.44 is: 84.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 341.16 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/341.16 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 341.16 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 19,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254.01/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.66

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