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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 340.84 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 340.84 and 111.75 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 340.84 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/340.84 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 340.84 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 38,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,088.87/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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