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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.16, 340.94 and 209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.16, 340.94 and 209.48 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.16 : 340.94 = 209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.16/340.94 = 209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.16x = 340.94 × 209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.16x = 71,420.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,420.11/227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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