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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.42, 340.73 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.42, 340.73 and 158.81 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.42 : 340.73 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.42/340.73 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.42x = 340.73 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.42x = 54,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,111.39/227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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