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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 341.43 and 209.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 341.43 and 209.71 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 341.43 = 209.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/341.43 = 209.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 341.43 × 209.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 71,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,601.29/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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