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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 341.22 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 341.22 and 56.48 is: 84.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 341.22 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/341.22 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 341.22 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 19,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,272.35/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.72

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