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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.33 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.33 and 162.66 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.33 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.33 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.33 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 55,519.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,519.92/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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