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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.28 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.28 and 136.46 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.28 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.28 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.28 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 46,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,571.07/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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