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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 341.45 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 341.45 and 154.53 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 341.45 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/341.45 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 341.45 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 52,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,762.56/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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