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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 340.44 and 157.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 340.44 and 157.83 is: 236.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 340.44 = 157.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/340.44 = 157.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 340.44 × 157.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 53,731.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,731.69/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.30

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