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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 340.56 and 158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 340.56 and 158.48 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 340.56 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/340.56 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 340.56 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 53,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,970.25/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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