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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 313.61 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 313.61 and 162.09 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 313.61 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/313.61 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 313.61 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 50,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,832.23/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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