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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 313.92 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 313.92 and 223.43 is: 307.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 313.92 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/313.92 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 313.92 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 70,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,137.58/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.97

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