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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 341.28 and 97.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 341.28 and 97.80 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 341.28 = 97.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/341.28 = 97.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 341.28 × 97.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 33,377.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,377.18/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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