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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 340.20 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 340.20 and 155.13 is: 232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 340.20 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/340.20 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 340.20 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 52,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,775.23/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.73

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