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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.42, 341.16 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.42, 341.16 and 154.34 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.42 : 341.16 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.42/341.16 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.42x = 341.16 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.42x = 52,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,654.63/227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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