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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 339.96 and 157.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 339.96 and 157.79 is: 236.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 339.96 = 157.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/339.96 = 157.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 339.96 × 157.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 53,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,640.59/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.11

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