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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.65 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.65 and 112.21 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.65 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.65 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.65 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 38,334.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334.84/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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