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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 314.26 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 314.26 and 178.70 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 314.26 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/314.26 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 314.26 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 56,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,158.26/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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