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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.31, 339.29 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.31, 339.29 and 211.26 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.31 : 339.29 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.31/339.29 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.31x = 339.29 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.31x = 71,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,678.41/227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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