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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.80 and 217.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.80 and 217.84 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.80 = 217.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.80 = 217.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.80 × 217.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 74,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,457.71/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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