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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 341.42 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 341.42 and 110.52 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 341.42 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/341.42 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 341.42 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 37,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,733.19/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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