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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 341.62 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 341.62 and 136.35 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 341.62 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/341.62 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 341.62 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 46,579.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,579.55/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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