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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 341.04 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 341.04 and 155 is: 232.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 341.04 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/341.04 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 341.04 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 52,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,861.20/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.54

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