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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 314.36 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 314.36 and 219.14 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 314.36 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/314.36 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 314.36 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 68,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,890.18/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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