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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.83 and 217.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.83 and 217.90 is: 326.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.83 = 217.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.83 = 217.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.83 × 217.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 74,486.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,486.24/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.80

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