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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 314.04 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 314.04 and 162.04 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 314.04 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/314.04 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 314.04 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 50,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,887.04/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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