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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 342 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 342 and 73.88 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 342 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/342 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 342 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 25,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,266.96/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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