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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 313.72 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 313.72 and 162.05 is: 223.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 313.72 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/313.72 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 313.72 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 50,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,838.33/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.31

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