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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 341.44 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 341.44 and 158.96 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 341.44 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/341.44 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 341.44 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 54,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,275.30/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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