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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 341.13 and 145.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 341.13 and 145.22 is: 217.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 341.13 = 145.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/341.13 = 145.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 341.13 × 145.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 49,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,538.90/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.51

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