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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.35, 313.49 and 222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.35, 313.49 and 222.32 is: 306.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.35 : 313.49 = 222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.35/313.49 = 222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.35x = 313.49 × 222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.35x = 69,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,693.99/227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.56

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