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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.80 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.80 and 146.66 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.80 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.80 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.80 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 50,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,128.88/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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