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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 341.82 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 341.82 and 73.82 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 341.82 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/341.82 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 341.82 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 25,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233.15/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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