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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.71, 341.64 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.71, 341.64 and 97.65 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.71 : 341.64 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.71/341.64 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.71x = 341.64 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.71x = 33,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,361.15/227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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