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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 313.56 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 313.56 and 175.04 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 313.56 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/313.56 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 313.56 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 54,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,883.97/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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