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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 341.38 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 341.38 and 73.49 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 341.38 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/341.38 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 341.38 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 25,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088.10/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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