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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.22, 314.01 and 171.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.22, 314.01 and 171.93 is: 237.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.22 : 314.01 = 171.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.22/314.01 = 171.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.22x = 314.01 × 171.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.22x = 53,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,987.74/227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.60

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