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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 340.65 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 340.65 and 200.55 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 340.65 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/340.65 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 340.65 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 68,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317.36/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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