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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 341.78 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 341.78 and 154.75 is: 232.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 341.78 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/341.78 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 341.78 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 52,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,887.97/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.18

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