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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.50, 313.71 and 168.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.50, 313.71 and 168.22 is: 231.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.50 : 313.71 = 168.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.50/313.71 = 168.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.50x = 313.71 × 168.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.50x = 52,772.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772.30/227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.97

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