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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 341.15 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 341.15 and 110.34 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 341.15 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/341.15 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 341.15 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 37,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,642.49/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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