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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 312.93 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 312.93 and 221.04 is: 304.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 312.93 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/312.93 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 312.93 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 69,170.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,170.05/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.20

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