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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.15, 340.58 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.15, 340.58 and 111.45 is: 167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.15 : 340.58 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.15/340.58 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.15x = 340.58 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.15x = 37,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,957.93/227.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.11

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