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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.71, 314.24 and 124.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.71, 314.24 and 124.21 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.71 : 314.24 = 124.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.71/314.24 = 124.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.71x = 314.24 × 124.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.71x = 39,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,031.75/227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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