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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.42, 341.15 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.42, 341.15 and 117.57 is: 176.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.42 : 341.15 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.42/341.15 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.42x = 341.15 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.42x = 40,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108.42/227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.37

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