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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.52 and 145.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.52 and 145.35 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.52 = 145.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.52 = 145.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.52 × 145.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 49,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,639.93/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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