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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 340.79 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 340.79 and 157.92 is: 236.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 340.79 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/340.79 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 340.79 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 53,816.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,816.77/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.57

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