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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 313.20 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 313.20 and 205.50 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 313.20 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/313.20 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 313.20 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 64,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,362.60/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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