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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.24, 313.58 and 128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.24, 313.58 and 128.98 is: 177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.24 : 313.58 = 128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.24/313.58 = 128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.24x = 313.58 × 128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.24x = 40,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,445.55/227.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.99

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