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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.40 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.40 and 146.33 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.40 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.40 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.40 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 49,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,957.06/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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