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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 313.47 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 313.47 and 198.24 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 313.47 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/313.47 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 313.47 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 62,142.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,142.29/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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