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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 341.21 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 341.21 and 154.37 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 341.21 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/341.21 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 341.21 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 52,672.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,672.55/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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