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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 312.72 and 164.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 312.72 and 164.66 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 312.72 = 164.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/312.72 = 164.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 312.72 × 164.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 51,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,490.91/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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