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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 341.50 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 341.50 and 130.34 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 341.50 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/341.50 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 341.50 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 44,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,511.11/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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