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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 313.74 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 313.74 and 210.96 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 313.74 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/313.74 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 313.74 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 66,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,186.59/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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