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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 313.70 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 313.70 and 172.22 is: 237.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 313.70 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/313.70 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 313.70 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 54,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,022.98/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.35

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