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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 313.66 and 175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 313.66 and 175 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 313.66 = 175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/313.66 = 175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 313.66 × 175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 54,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,890.50/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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