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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.10 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.10 and 200.16 is: 300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.10 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.10 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.10 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 68,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,274.58/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.08

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