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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 341.39 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 341.39 and 159.04 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 341.39 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/341.39 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 341.39 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 54,292.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,292.96/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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