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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 340.81 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 340.81 and 111.75 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 340.81 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/340.81 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 340.81 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 38,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,083.96/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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