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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 314.38 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 314.38 and 216.27 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 314.38 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/314.38 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 314.38 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 67,991.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,991.23/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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