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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.31, 313.77 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.31, 313.77 and 178.08 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.31 : 313.77 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.31/313.77 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.31x = 313.77 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.31x = 55,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876.16/227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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