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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 341.43 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 341.43 and 73.56 is: 110.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 341.43 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/341.43 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 341.43 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 25,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114.03/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.33

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