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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.62 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.62 and 56.76 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.62 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.62 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.62 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 19,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390.35/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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