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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 313.67 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 313.67 and 168.50 is: 232.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 313.67 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/313.67 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 313.67 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 52,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,853.40/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.46

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