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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 341.48 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 341.48 and 112.08 is: 168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 341.48 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/341.48 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 341.48 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 38,273.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,273.08/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.07

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