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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.02, 312.79 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.02, 312.79 and 163.95 is: 225.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.02 : 312.79 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.02/312.79 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.02x = 312.79 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.02x = 51,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,281.92/227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.89

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