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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.83, 341.47 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.83, 341.47 and 202.20 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.83 : 341.47 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.83/341.47 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.83x = 341.47 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.83x = 69,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,045.23/227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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