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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.09, 312.98 and 164.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.09, 312.98 and 164.07 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.09 : 312.98 = 164.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.09/312.98 = 164.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.09x = 312.98 × 164.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.09x = 51,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,351.04/227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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