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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 339.87 and 154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 339.87 and 154.52 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 339.87 = 154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/339.87 = 154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 339.87 × 154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 52,516.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516.71/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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