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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 313.33 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 313.33 and 127.48 is: 175.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 313.33 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/313.33 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 313.33 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 39,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943.31/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.91

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