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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 340.80 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 340.80 and 158.82 is: 238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 340.80 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/340.80 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 340.80 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 54,125.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,125.86/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.15

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