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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 314.26 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 314.26 and 175.18 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 314.26 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/314.26 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 314.26 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 55,051.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,051.29/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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