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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 341.35 and 73.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 341.35 and 73.42 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 341.35 = 73.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/341.35 = 73.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 341.35 × 73.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 25,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061.92/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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