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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.48, 313.44 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.48, 313.44 and 219.08 is: 301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.48 : 313.44 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.48/313.44 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.48x = 313.44 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.48x = 68,668.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,668.44/227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.87

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