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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.00, 340.72 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.00, 340.72 and 162.07 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.00 : 340.72 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.00/340.72 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.00x = 340.72 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.00x = 55,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,219.23/227.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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