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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 341.08 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 341.08 and 209.36 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 341.08 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/341.08 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 341.08 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 71,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,408.84/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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