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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.55 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.55 and 145.43 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.55 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.55 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.55 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 49,669.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,669.91/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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