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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.68 and 81.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.68 and 81.55 is: 122.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.68 = 81.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.68 = 81.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.68 × 81.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 27,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,862.95/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.35

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