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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 313.32 and 168.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 313.32 and 168.18 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 313.32 = 168.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/313.32 = 168.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 313.32 × 168.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 52,694.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,694.16/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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