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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 313.34 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 313.34 and 128.79 is: 177.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 313.34 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/313.34 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 313.34 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 40,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,354.41/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.72

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