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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.87, 341.77 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.87, 341.77 and 73.77 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.87 : 341.77 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.87/341.77 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.87x = 341.77 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.87x = 25,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,212.37/227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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