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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 340.11 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 340.11 and 154.96 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 340.11 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/340.11 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 340.11 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 52,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703.45/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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