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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.88 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.88 and 97.91 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.88 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.88 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.88 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 33,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,475.15/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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