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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 340.91 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 340.91 and 154.34 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 340.91 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/340.91 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 340.91 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 52,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,616.05/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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