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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.69, 313.97 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.69, 313.97 and 209.19 is: 288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.69 : 313.97 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.69/313.97 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.69x = 313.97 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.69x = 65,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,678.34/227.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.46

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