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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 341.98 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 341.98 and 141.05 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 341.98 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/341.98 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 341.98 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 48,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234.57/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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