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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 341.93 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 341.93 and 65.66 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 341.93 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/341.93 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 341.93 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 22,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,449.09/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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