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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.93 and 158.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.93 and 158.83 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.93 = 158.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.93 = 158.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.93 × 158.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 54,149.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,149.91/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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