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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 341.26 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 341.26 and 65.15 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 341.26 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/341.26 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 341.26 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 22,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,233.09/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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