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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 340.82 and 111.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 340.82 and 111.91 is: 167.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 340.82 = 111.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/340.82 = 111.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 340.82 × 111.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 38,141.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,141.17/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.74

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