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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.85, 341.76 and 97.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.85, 341.76 and 97.85 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.85 : 341.76 = 97.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.85/341.76 = 97.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.85x = 341.76 × 97.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.85x = 33,439.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,439.51/227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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