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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 339.96 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 339.96 and 162.56 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 339.96 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/339.96 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 339.96 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 55,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,263.90/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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