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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 339.74 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 339.74 and 155 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 339.74 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/339.74 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 339.74 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 52,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,659.70/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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