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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 340.77 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 340.77 and 162.08 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 340.77 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/340.77 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 340.77 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 55,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,232.00/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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