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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.70, 341.57 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.70, 341.57 and 73.62 is: 110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.70 : 341.57 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.70/341.57 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.70x = 341.57 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.70x = 25,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146.57/227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.44

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