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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.74, 314.31 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.74, 314.31 and 208.30 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.74 : 314.31 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.74/314.31 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.74x = 314.31 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.74x = 65,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,470.77/227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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