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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.43 and 136.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.43 and 136.34 is: 204.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.43 = 136.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.43 = 136.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.43 × 136.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 46,548.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,548.86/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.24

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