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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.34 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.34 and 73.50 is: 110.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.34 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.34 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.34 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 25,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,088.67/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.23

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