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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 341.25 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 341.25 and 162.64 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 341.25 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/341.25 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 341.25 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 55,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,500.72/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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