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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.28 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.28 and 146.72 is: 219.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.28 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.28 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.28 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 50,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,072.60/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.77

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