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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 314.03 and 172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 314.03 and 172.08 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 314.03 = 172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/314.03 = 172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 314.03 × 172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 54,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,037.42/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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