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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 341.59 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 341.59 and 145.34 is: 218.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 341.59 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/341.59 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 341.59 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 49,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,644.98/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.04

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