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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 341.58 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 341.58 and 207.84 is: 311.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 341.58 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/341.58 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 341.58 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 70,993.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,993.99/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.54

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