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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 313.09 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 313.09 and 164.68 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 313.09 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/313.09 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 313.09 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 51,559.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,559.66/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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