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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 341.04 and 159.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 341.04 and 159.14 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 341.04 = 159.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/341.04 = 159.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 341.04 × 159.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 54,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,273.11/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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