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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 313.89 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 313.89 and 165.48 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 313.89 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/313.89 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 313.89 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 51,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,942.52/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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