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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 313.22 and 168.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 313.22 and 168.95 is: 232.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 313.22 = 168.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/313.22 = 168.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 313.22 × 168.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 52,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,916.11/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.84

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