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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 341.36 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 341.36 and 136.20 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 341.36 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/341.36 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 341.36 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 46,493.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,493.23/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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