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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.55, 314.36 and 210.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.55, 314.36 and 210.27 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.55 : 314.36 = 210.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.55/314.36 = 210.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.55x = 314.36 × 210.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.55x = 66,099.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.43/227.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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