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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 314.19 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 314.19 and 165.75 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 314.19 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/314.19 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 314.19 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 52,076.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,076.99/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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