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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 341.16 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 341.16 and 97.57 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 341.16 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/341.16 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 341.16 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 33,286.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,286.98/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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