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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 313.20 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 313.20 and 174.84 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 313.20 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/313.20 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 313.20 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 54,759.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,759.89/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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