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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 341.49 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 341.49 and 130.23 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 341.49 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/341.49 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 341.49 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 44,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,473.69/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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