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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 341.16 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 341.16 and 136.10 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 341.16 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/341.16 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 341.16 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 46,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,431.88/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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