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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 313.34 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 313.34 and 168.48 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 313.34 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/313.34 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 313.34 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 52,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,790.68/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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