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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.71, 314.27 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.71, 314.27 and 172.35 is: 237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.71 : 314.27 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.71/314.27 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.71x = 314.27 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.71x = 54,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,165.59/227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.87

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