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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.18, 313.80 and 165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.18, 313.80 and 165.22 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.18 : 313.80 = 165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.18/313.80 = 165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.18x = 313.80 × 165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.18x = 51,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,846.04/227.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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