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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.84, 341.66 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.84, 341.66 and 162.82 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.84 : 341.66 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.84/341.66 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.84x = 341.66 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.84x = 55,629.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,629.08/227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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