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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 340.70 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 340.70 and 154.14 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 340.70 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/340.70 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 340.70 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 52,515.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515.50/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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