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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 341.40 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 341.40 and 81.40 is: 122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 341.40 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/341.40 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 341.40 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 27,787.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,787.85/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.06

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