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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 313.98 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 313.98 and 162.07 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 313.98 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/313.98 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 313.98 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 50,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,885.35/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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