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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 340.61 and 159.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 340.61 and 159.16 is: 238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 340.61 = 159.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/340.61 = 159.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 340.61 × 159.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 54,209.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,209.67/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.20

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