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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 341.60 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 341.60 and 154.19 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 341.60 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/341.60 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 341.60 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 52,671.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671.30/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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