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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.21, 313.27 and 201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.21, 313.27 and 201.08 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.21 : 313.27 = 201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.21/313.27 = 201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.21x = 313.27 × 201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.21x = 62,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,992.61/227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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