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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 341.20 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 341.20 and 112.15 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 341.20 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/341.20 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 341.20 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 38,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,263.31/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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