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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 341.08 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 341.08 and 65.12 is: 97.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 341.08 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/341.08 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 341.08 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 22,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,211.13/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.66

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