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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.27, 311.94 and 202.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.27, 311.94 and 202.16 is: 277.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.27 : 311.94 = 202.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.27/311.94 = 202.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.27x = 311.94 × 202.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.27x = 63,061.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,061.79/227.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.48

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