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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 341.03 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 341.03 and 155.17 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 341.03 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/341.03 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 341.03 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 52,917.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,917.63/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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