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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 341.49 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 341.49 and 112.06 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 341.49 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/341.49 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 341.49 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 38,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267.37/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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