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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 313.50 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 313.50 and 216.64 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 313.50 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/313.50 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 313.50 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 67,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,916.64/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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