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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 341.22 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 341.22 and 206.66 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 341.22 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/341.22 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 341.22 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 70,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,516.53/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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