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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.52 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.52 and 130.24 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.52 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.52 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.52 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 44,479.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479.56/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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