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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.56, 313.98 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.56, 313.98 and 129.31 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.56 : 313.98 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.56/313.98 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.56x = 313.98 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.56x = 40,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,599.18/227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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