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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.58 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.58 and 65.43 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.58 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.58 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.58 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 22,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349.58/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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