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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 341.77 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 341.77 and 159.58 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 341.77 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/341.77 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 341.77 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 54,539.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,539.66/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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