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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.85 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.85 and 65.59 is: 98.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.85 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.85 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.85 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 22,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421.94/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.39

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