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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 314.06 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 314.06 and 124.08 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 314.06 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/314.06 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 314.06 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 38,968.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968.56/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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