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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.97 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.97 and 168.22 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.97 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.97 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.97 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 52,815.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,815.58/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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