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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 340.88 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 340.88 and 162.14 is: 242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 340.88 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/340.88 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 340.88 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 55,267.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,267.77/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.67

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