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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.88 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.88 and 154.68 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.88 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.88 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.88 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 52,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,882.00/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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