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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 312.80 and 202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 312.80 and 202.19 is: 278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 312.80 = 202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/312.80 = 202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 312.80 × 202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 63,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,245.03/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.60

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