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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 314.04 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 314.04 and 202.49 is: 279.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 314.04 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/314.04 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 314.04 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 63,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,589.96/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.90

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