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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 341.94 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 341.94 and 97.97 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 341.94 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/341.94 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 341.94 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 33,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,499.86/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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