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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 340.74 and 145.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 340.74 and 145.37 is: 217.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 340.74 = 145.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/340.74 = 145.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 340.74 × 145.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 49,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,534.23/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.41

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