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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 341.59 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 341.59 and 112.13 is: 168.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 341.59 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/341.59 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 341.59 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 38,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,302.49/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.29

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