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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 341.88 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 341.88 and 164.20 is: 246.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 341.88 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/341.88 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 341.88 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 56,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136.70/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.30

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