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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 341.67 and 159.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 341.67 and 159.27 is: 238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 341.67 = 159.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/341.67 = 159.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 341.67 × 159.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 54,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,417.78/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.72

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