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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.76 and 146.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.76 and 146.80 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.76 = 146.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.76 = 146.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.76 × 146.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 50,170.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,170.37/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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