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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.11 and 159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.11 and 159.28 is: 238.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.11 = 159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.11 = 159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.11 × 159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 54,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,332.00/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.38

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