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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 313.29 and 172.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 313.29 and 172.05 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 313.29 = 172.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/313.29 = 172.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 313.29 × 172.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 53,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,901.54/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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