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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 341.15 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 341.15 and 159.27 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 341.15 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/341.15 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 341.15 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 54,332.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,332.88/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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