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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 340.62 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 340.62 and 111.51 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 340.62 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/340.62 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 340.62 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 37,982.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,982.54/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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