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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 313.68 and 174.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 313.68 and 174.83 is: 241.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 313.68 = 174.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/313.68 = 174.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 313.68 × 174.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 54,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,840.67/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.19

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