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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 314.35 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 314.35 and 175.13 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 314.35 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/314.35 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 314.35 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 55,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,050.54/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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