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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.49, 314.05 and 177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.49, 314.05 and 177.77 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.49 : 314.05 = 177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.49/314.05 = 177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.49x = 314.05 × 177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.49x = 55,829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,829.34/227.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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