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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 342.06 and 159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 342.06 and 159.33 is: 239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 342.06 = 159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/342.06 = 159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 342.06 × 159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 54,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,500.42/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.07

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