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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 340.20 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 340.20 and 154.23 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 340.20 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/340.20 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 340.20 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 52,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,469.05/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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