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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 313.87 and 165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 313.87 and 165.46 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 313.87 = 165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/313.87 = 165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 313.87 × 165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 51,932.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,932.93/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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