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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.45, 340.92 and 159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.45, 340.92 and 159 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.45 : 340.92 = 159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.45/340.92 = 159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.45x = 340.92 × 159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.45x = 54,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,206.28/227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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