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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 341.10 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 341.10 and 131.34 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 341.10 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/341.10 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 341.10 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 44,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,800.07/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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