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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 341.97 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 341.97 and 224.79 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 341.97 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/341.97 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 341.97 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 76,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,871.44/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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