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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.02, 313.28 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.02, 313.28 and 123.52 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.02 : 313.28 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.02/313.28 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.02x = 313.28 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.02x = 38,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694.16/227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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