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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 340.96 and 158.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 340.96 and 158.64 is: 237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 340.96 = 158.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/340.96 = 158.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 340.96 × 158.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 54,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089.89/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.77

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