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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.70, 314.01 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.70, 314.01 and 209.93 is: 289.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.70 : 314.01 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.70/314.01 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.70x = 314.01 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.70x = 65,918.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,918.55/227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.50

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