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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 342.52 and 205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 342.52 and 205.24 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 342.52 = 205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/342.52 = 205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 342.52 × 205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 70,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,298.80/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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