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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 312.44 and 177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 312.44 and 177.81 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 312.44 = 177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/312.44 = 177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 312.44 × 177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 55,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,552.90/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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