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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 341.46 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 341.46 and 130.18 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 341.46 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/341.46 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 341.46 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 44,451.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,451.26/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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