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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 312.93 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 312.93 and 224.19 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 312.93 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/312.93 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 312.93 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 70,155.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,155.78/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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