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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 342.04 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 342.04 and 114 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 342.04 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/342.04 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 342.04 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 38,992.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992.56/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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