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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 313.70 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 313.70 and 219.26 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 313.70 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/313.70 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 313.70 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 68,781.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,781.86/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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