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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.87 and 81.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.87 and 81.66 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.87 = 81.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.87 = 81.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.87 × 81.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 27,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917.10/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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