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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 314.33 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 314.33 and 190.34 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 314.33 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/314.33 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 314.33 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 59,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827.05/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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