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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 341.18 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 341.18 and 135.02 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 341.18 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/341.18 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 341.18 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 46,066.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,066.12/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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