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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 314.14 and 178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 314.14 and 178.58 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 314.14 = 178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/314.14 = 178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 314.14 × 178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 56,099.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,099.12/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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