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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 340.79 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 340.79 and 202.06 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 340.79 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/340.79 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 340.79 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 68,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,859.68/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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