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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 341.28 and 158.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 341.28 and 158.39 is: 237.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 341.28 = 158.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/341.28 = 158.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 341.28 × 158.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 54,054.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054.91/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.14

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