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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.46 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.46 and 81.45 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.46 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.46 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.46 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 27,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.51/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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