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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.48 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.48 and 115.84 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.48 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.48 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.48 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 39,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,441.20/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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