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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.98, 341.61 and 220.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.98, 341.61 and 220.51 is: 330.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.98 : 341.61 = 220.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.98/341.61 = 220.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.98x = 341.61 × 220.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.98x = 75,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,328.42/227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.42

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