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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.72 and 97.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.72 and 97.84 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.72 = 97.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.72 = 97.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.72 × 97.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 33,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,433.88/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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