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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 341.63 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 341.63 and 159.15 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 341.63 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/341.63 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 341.63 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 54,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,370.41/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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