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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 341.40 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 341.40 and 155.42 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 341.40 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/341.40 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 341.40 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 53,060.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,060.39/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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