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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 314.29 and 172.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 314.29 and 172.07 is: 237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 314.29 = 172.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/314.29 = 172.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 314.29 × 172.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 54,079.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,079.70/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.79

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