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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 340.81 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 340.81 and 158.76 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 340.81 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/340.81 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 340.81 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 54,106.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,106.60/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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