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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 514.41 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 514.41 and 227.37 is: 341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 514.41 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/514.41 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 514.41 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 116,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,961.40/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.18

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