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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 313.39 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 313.39 and 204.33 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 313.39 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/313.39 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 313.39 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 64,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034.47/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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