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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 341.37 and 154.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 341.37 and 154.43 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 341.37 = 154.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/341.37 = 154.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 341.37 × 154.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 52,717.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,717.77/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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