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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 341.54 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 341.54 and 112.12 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 341.54 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/341.54 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 341.54 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 38,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293.46/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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