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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 313.46 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 313.46 and 215.64 is: 297.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 313.46 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/313.46 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 313.46 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 67,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,594.24/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.55

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