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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.38 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.38 and 154.92 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.38 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.38 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.38 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 52,731.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,731.67/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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