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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 313.95 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 313.95 and 205.30 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 313.95 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/313.95 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 313.95 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 64,453.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,453.94/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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