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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 340.87 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 340.87 and 163.09 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 340.87 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/340.87 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 340.87 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 55,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,592.49/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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