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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.80 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.80 and 81.60 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.80 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.80 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.80 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 27,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,890.88/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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