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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 314.10 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 314.10 and 162.25 is: 223.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 314.10 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/314.10 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 314.10 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 50,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,962.73/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.89

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