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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.33, 313.70 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.33, 313.70 and 129.09 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.33 : 313.70 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.33/313.70 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.33x = 313.70 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.33x = 40,495.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,495.53/227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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