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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 341.89 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 341.89 and 162.92 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 341.89 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/341.89 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 341.89 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 55,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,700.72/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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