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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 341.52 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 341.52 and 131.44 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 341.52 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/341.52 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 341.52 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 44,889.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,889.39/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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