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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 341.45 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 341.45 and 97.66 is: 146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 341.45 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/341.45 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 341.45 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 33,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,346.31/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.50

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