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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.59, 341.28 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.59, 341.28 and 136.47 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.59 : 341.28 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.59/341.28 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.59x = 341.28 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.59x = 46,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,574.48/227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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