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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.31, 341.08 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.31, 341.08 and 111.75 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.31 : 341.08 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.31/341.08 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.31x = 341.08 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.31x = 38,115.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,115.69/227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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