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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 314.03 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 314.03 and 172.07 is: 237.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 314.03 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/314.03 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 314.03 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 54,035.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,035.07/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.67

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