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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 313.61 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 313.61 and 216.45 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 313.61 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/313.61 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 313.61 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 67,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,879.80/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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