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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 315.65 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 315.65 and 219.38 is: 304.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 315.65 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/315.65 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 315.65 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 69,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,246.27/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.29

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