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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 341.24 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 341.24 and 146.52 is: 219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 341.24 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/341.24 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 341.24 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 49,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,998.48/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.68

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