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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.70, 314.24 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.70, 314.24 and 178.95 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.70 : 314.24 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.70/314.24 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.70x = 314.24 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.70x = 56,233.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,233.25/227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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