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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.82 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.82 and 146.63 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.82 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.82 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.82 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 50,121.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,121.07/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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