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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.79, 314.28 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.79, 314.28 and 162.27 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.79 : 314.28 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.79/314.28 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.79x = 314.28 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.79x = 50,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,998.22/227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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