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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 342.27 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 342.27 and 200.54 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 342.27 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/342.27 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 342.27 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 68,639.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,639.68/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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