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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 313.83 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 313.83 and 215.82 is: 298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 313.83 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/313.83 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 313.83 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 67,730.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,730.79/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.05

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