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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 340.94 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 340.94 and 110.21 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 340.94 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/340.94 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 340.94 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 37,573.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,573.57/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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