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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.87, 341.56 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.87, 341.56 and 112.18 is: 168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.87 : 341.56 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.87/341.56 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.87x = 341.56 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.87x = 38,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,316.20/227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.15

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