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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.71, 341.54 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.71, 341.54 and 215.85 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.71 : 341.54 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.71/341.54 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.71x = 341.54 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.71x = 73,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,721.41/227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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