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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 340.80 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 340.80 and 211.36 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 340.80 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/340.80 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 340.80 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 72,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,031.49/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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