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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.37, 313.74 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.37, 313.74 and 168.39 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.37 : 313.74 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.37/313.74 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.37x = 313.74 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.37x = 52,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,830.68/227.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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