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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 340.82 and 111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 340.82 and 111.56 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 340.82 = 111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/340.82 = 111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 340.82 × 111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 38,020.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,020.47/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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