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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 314.04 and 161.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 314.04 and 161.11 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 314.04 = 161.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/314.04 = 161.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 314.04 × 161.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 50,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,594.98/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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