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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 313.81 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 313.81 and 129.21 is: 178.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 313.81 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/313.81 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 313.81 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 40,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,547.39/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.30

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