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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.99, 341.92 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.99, 341.92 and 65.68 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.99 : 341.92 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.99/341.92 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.99x = 341.92 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.99x = 22,457.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,457.31/227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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