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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 341.03 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 341.03 and 155.26 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 341.03 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/341.03 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 341.03 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 52,948.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,948.32/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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