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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.21 and 159.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.21 and 159.17 is: 238.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.21 = 159.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.21 = 159.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.21 × 159.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 54,310.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310.40/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.37

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