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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 314.38 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 314.38 and 172.46 is: 238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 314.38 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/314.38 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 314.38 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 54,217.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,217.97/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.06

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