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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 340.56 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 340.56 and 113 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 340.56 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/340.56 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 340.56 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 38,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,483.28/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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