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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 340.80 and 201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 340.80 and 201.10 is: 300.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 340.80 = 201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/340.80 = 201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 340.80 × 201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 68,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,534.88/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.80

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