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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 341.62 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 341.62 and 136.42 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 341.62 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/341.62 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 341.62 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 46,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,602.61/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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