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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 341.19 and 111.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 341.19 and 111.93 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 341.19 = 111.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/341.19 = 111.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 341.19 × 111.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 38,189.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189.72/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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