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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.72 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.72 and 155.45 is: 233.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.72 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.72 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.72 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 53,117.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,117.89/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.25

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