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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 341.31 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 341.31 and 159.15 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 341.31 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/341.31 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 341.31 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 54,319.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,319.49/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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