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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 313.69 and 168.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 313.69 and 168.20 is: 232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 313.69 = 168.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/313.69 = 168.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 313.69 × 168.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 52,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,762.66/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.33

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