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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 341.52 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 341.52 and 159.34 is: 238.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 341.52 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/341.52 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 341.52 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 54,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417.80/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.91

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