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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 342.03 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 342.03 and 211.02 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 342.03 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/342.03 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 342.03 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 72,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,175.17/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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