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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.74, 341.16 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.74, 341.16 and 146.38 is: 219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.74 : 341.16 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.74/341.16 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.74x = 341.16 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.74x = 49,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,939.00/227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.28

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