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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 341.45 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 341.45 and 130.28 is: 195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 341.45 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/341.45 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 341.45 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 44,482.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,482.24/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.26

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