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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 340.94 and 111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 340.94 and 111.83 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 340.94 = 111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/340.94 = 111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 340.94 × 111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 38,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,125.06/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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