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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 340.60 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 340.60 and 154.64 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 340.60 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/340.60 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 340.60 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 52,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,670.38/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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