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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.85, 341.80 and 65.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.85, 341.80 and 65.53 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.85 : 341.80 = 65.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.85/341.80 = 65.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.85x = 341.80 × 65.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.85x = 22,399.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.75/227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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