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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.47, 313.55 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.47, 313.55 and 208.64 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.47 : 313.55 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.47/313.55 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.47x = 313.55 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.47x = 65,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,418.81/227.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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