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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 313.62 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 313.62 and 171.92 is: 237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 313.62 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/313.62 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 313.62 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 53,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,918.66/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.15

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