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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.70, 341.67 and 136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.70, 341.67 and 136.58 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.70 : 341.67 = 136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.70/341.67 = 136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.70x = 341.67 × 136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.70x = 46,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,663.58/227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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