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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.67, 314.04 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.67, 314.04 and 162.26 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.67 : 314.04 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.67/314.04 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.67x = 314.04 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.67x = 50,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,956.13/227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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