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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 340.89 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 340.89 and 154.38 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 340.89 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/340.89 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 340.89 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 52,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626.60/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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