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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 341.06 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 341.06 and 111.65 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 341.06 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/341.06 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 341.06 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 38,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,080.59/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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