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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 342.09 and 159.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 342.09 and 159.86 is: 240.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 342.09 = 159.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/342.09 = 159.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 342.09 × 159.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 54,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,687.36/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.10

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