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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 313.28 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 313.28 and 128.80 is: 177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 313.28 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/313.28 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 313.28 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 40,350.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,350.46/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.76

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