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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 341.53 and 159.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 341.53 and 159.35 is: 238.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 341.53 = 159.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/341.53 = 159.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 341.53 × 159.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 54,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,420.70/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.74

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