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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.51 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.51 and 215.30 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.51 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.51 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.51 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 73,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,527.10/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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