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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 341.99 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 341.99 and 112.35 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 341.99 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/341.99 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 341.99 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 38,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423.72/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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