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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.34, 313.88 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.34, 313.88 and 205.34 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.34 : 313.88 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.34/313.88 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.34x = 313.88 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.34x = 64,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,449.52/227.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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