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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 314.25 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 314.25 and 124.22 is: 171.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 314.25 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/314.25 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 314.25 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 39,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,035.98/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.42

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