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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 314.64 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 314.64 and 172.32 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 314.64 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/314.64 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 314.64 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 54,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218.33/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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