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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 341.28 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 341.28 and 97.50 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 341.28 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/341.28 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 341.28 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 33,274.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,274.80/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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