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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 341.28 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 341.28 and 131.26 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 341.28 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/341.28 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 341.28 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 44,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,796.41/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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