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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 340.74 and 159.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 340.74 and 159.03 is: 238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 340.74 = 159.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/340.74 = 159.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 340.74 × 159.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 54,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,187.88/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.01

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