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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 341.83 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 341.83 and 136.45 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 341.83 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/341.83 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 341.83 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 46,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,642.70/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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