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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.10 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.10 and 159.16 is: 238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.10 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.10 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.10 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 54,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,289.48/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.61

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