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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 340.32 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 340.32 and 153.94 is: 230.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 340.32 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/340.32 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 340.32 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 52,388.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,388.86/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.65

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