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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 314.42 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 314.42 and 226.04 is: 312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 314.42 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/314.42 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 314.42 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 71,071.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,071.50/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.21

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