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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 340.68 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 340.68 and 136.24 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 340.68 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/340.68 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 340.68 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 46,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,414.24/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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