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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 340.74 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 340.74 and 146.18 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 340.74 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/340.74 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 340.74 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 49,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,809.37/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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