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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 341.48 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 341.48 and 81.38 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 341.48 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/341.48 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 341.48 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 27,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787.53/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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