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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 312.80 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 312.80 and 226.44 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 312.80 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/312.80 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 312.80 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 70,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,829.30/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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