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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.04 and 158.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.04 and 158.92 is: 237.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.04 = 158.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.04 = 158.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.04 × 158.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 54,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,039.16/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.76

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