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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 341.46 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 341.46 and 156.09 is: 233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 341.46 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/341.46 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 341.46 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 53,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,298.49/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.86

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