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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 314.07 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 314.07 and 175.02 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 314.07 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/314.07 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 314.07 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 54,968.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,968.53/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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